- Mobis DDREM technology detects when a driver has dozed off and has
begun to depart the road and autonomously guides the vehicle to safety

- The technology is software-based and potentially adds only one
low-cost infrared camera to vehicle hardware for any OEM, DDREM could
bring specific safety-related autonomous technology to the public by 2022

- By focusing only on the safety benefits of autonomy, DDREM technology
will bring the benefits of autonomous driving to market more quickly and
potentially ‘cure’ one of the five major causes of vehicle fatalities

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Hyundai Mobis will unveil the latest life-saving DDREM (Departed Driver Rescue & Exit Maneuver) technology at CES 2018. Mobis DDREM technology detects when a driver has dozed off and has begun to depart the road and autonomously guides the vehicle to safety. (Graphic: Business Wire)

Hyundai Mobis will unveil the latest life-saving DDREM (Departed Driver Rescue & Exit Maneuver) technology at CES 2018. Mobis DDREM technology detects when a driver has dozed off and has begun to depart the road and autonomously guides the vehicle to safety. (Graphic: Business Wire)

DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HyundaiMobis (KRX:012330), will unveil the latest life-saving DDREM
(Departed Driver Rescue & Exit Maneuver) technology at CES in January
2018. DDREM uses three checkpoints to determine if a driver begins to
depart from the driving role, and requires assistance. If departure is
detected, DDREM technology takes over driving controls, scans the
environment and guides the vehicle to a safe stopping point away from
traffic.

The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates for the U.S., over 20%
of traffic fatalities per year – approximately 7,000 deaths – are due to
drowsy driving. Mobis DDREM technology is being developed to save the
majority of these lives. “By narrowing our focus to the safety aspects
of autonomy, we can bring lifesaving level 4 autonomous technology into
passenger cars quickly,” said David Agnew, director of autonomous
vehicle development, Hyundai Mobis North America. “Our research approach
has been clinical; we are essentially working on a ‘cure’ for drowsy
driving injuries and fatalities. Through this approach, we are building
a technology that will save many lives and offer immense peace of mind
to drivers and passengers.”

DDREM uses three identifiers to determine if a driver is at risk and
compares driver actions to a database of drowsy driving incidents.
Checkpoints include:

An infrared camera scans driver facial and eye movements to determine
if the driver keeps eyes forward, changes blinking patterns or
exhibits other signs of drowsiness. The camera used by Mobis has been
tested and can “see” through glasses with ease;

The technology looks for key identifiers used in advanced driver
assistance systems (ADAS) – if the driver is moving in and out of a
lane, crossing lanes, zigzagging or making erratic movements
consistent with drowsy driving accidents; and

If DDREM determines that the driver has fallen asleep, it transitions
vehicle control to level 4 autonomous driving mode. The software uses
vehicle hardware already found on most new cars – including electronic
brakes, electric power steering, radars, and camera systems – as well
as basic mapping and GPS to identify a safe place for the vehicle to
pull over and stop. In most “rescue” cases, DDREM will only need to
function in full autonomy mode for less than a mile, minimizing the
exposure and complexity of the self-driving system.

As OEMs, suppliers and technology companies race to bring level four and
five autonomy to market, the conversation is centered around the
complexity, infrastructure and governance required for full autonomy.
Because DDREM is solely focused on using autonomous driving to save
lives – rather than as convenience technology – the solution could be
introduced in new vehicles across OEMs much more quickly and cost
effectively.

The current DDREM development has a limited role detecting and rescuing
in response to drowsy driving, but the company plans to research and
evolve the concept to operate in other critical situations, including
medical incidents such as seizures, fainting, and cardiac arrest. As
autonomous technology advances, DDREM capabilities could include guiding
the vehicle directly to a nearby hospital in the case of a medical
emergency.

In addition to DDREM, Hyundai Mobis will showcase new technology in
autonomous driving, green technology and infotainment at CES, including
e-corner module, pop-up steering wheel and hologram virtual secretary.
Visitors will be able to experience these technologies in interesting
and unique methods, including video, demonstration vehicle and AR.

About Hyundai Mobis

Hyundai Mobis is a global tier-1 automotive supplier. It was established
in 1977, and is headquartered in Seoul, Korea. The corporate philosophy
is to become a lifetime partner with technologies for automobiles and
people.

Hyundai Mobis currently employs over 30,000 people. Manufacturing
operations are in over 30 locations in 10 countries, including Korea,
China, and the U.S. Products include automotive modules (chassis,
cockpit and front-end), brakes, suspensions, airbags, lamps, and
automotive electronics. R&D headquarters are in Korea with 4 technical
centers worldwide, Germany, China, India, and the U.S.

Hyundai Mobis has mass-produced a great number of ADAS technologies and
green car components. For more information, please visit the website at http://en.mobis.co.kr/.